Customer data primed to be classified as critical infrastructure Communications & Technology The competing aims of open data vs fortified networks just got reality checked, and the implications are huge for government and corporates.
Air Force’s readiness chief sent into Home Affairs to fortify response to ‘cyber scumbags’ June 23, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Two-star Hercules pilot Darren Goldie is at the ready as the national agency and critical industry cat-herder in chief.
Albo intervenes on Russian embassy build. Just don’t mention Havana Syndrome June 16, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Emergency legislation to halt the new Russian embassy build on Forster Crescent was rammed through both parliamentary houses unopposed.
Home Affairs conscious of fixing small business visa delays, as some applications stretch to 16 months May 24, 2023 By David Adams Federal Home Affairs is working to make the skilled visa application process easier for small businesses, according to a department representative.
Premium Insights and analysis Menopause, menopause, and more menopause: What a women’s Budget statement means for the economy is just as significant as cultural change May 12, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social How “menopause” in the Budget sent a collective shiver down the spine of the press gallery lockup is more than just an amusing anecdote.
Premium Columnists Budget field crowded as Labor reshapes the nation May 4, 2023 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Immigration reform is too expensive and complex for Tuesday’s Budget. But the government should get started on it whilst the going’s good.
Building a better migration system calls for revised approach to population growth in regional Australia April 28, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Clare O’Neil is considering more power-sharing between federal, state and territory governments in Australia’s migration policy overhaul.
O’Neil immigration and visa overhaul primes major tech migration reset April 27, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry Don’t be surprised if there’s a special tech visa in the works to turn expensive IT contractors into permanent residents sometime very soon.
Top mandarins briefed on Australia’s economic outlook, SES performance and integrity issues April 26, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Secretaries board discusses May’s Budget, an updated public sector board appointment process, and agency capability reviews.
Lagging regulations frustrate organisations already struggling to protect data from cyber attacks April 12, 2023 By Peter Gearin Communications & Technology Businesses already find it hard to protect data in a cyber attack and changing regulations make their job more difficult: annual survey.
O’Neil mandates cyber rehab boot camp for dozy agencies and critical infrastructure April 4, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal A government cyber boot camp aims to build muscle memory and improve the attitude of sleepy stakeholders and slow-moving agencies.
Government TikTok bans official, could hit private devices, agency communications April 4, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Few doubt a ban on TikTok in government is coming. The reality of how it’s enforced is an altogether more complicated matter.
O’Neil centralises security clearances 50 years after Murphy-led raid on ASIO HQ March 31, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Positive Vetting powers are being centralised within ASIO, but will be subjected to a more stringent external appeals process.
Pezzullo spells out new cyber MoG March 27, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Home affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has revealed a new Cyber and Infrastructure Security Group, which commences work on May 1.
O’Neil demands APS be a cyber exemplar March 21, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Government is the biggest holder of personal and sensitive data in the nation. So it must lead by example, says Australia’s cyber minister.